Outpatient Therapy and Home Health Services at Same Time
I receive many questions regarding coverage of outpatient therapy services by the Medicare program when the Medicare beneficiary is also receiving home health services. In this article, I will answer 7 of the more frequently asked questions I receive. Question Does the Medicare program pay for outpatient therapy services at the same time the Medicare beneficiary is receiving home health services? Answer Question If a Medicare beneficiary is receiving physical therapy and/or occupational therapy under an open home health episode of care and also requires speech therapy, but the home health agency does not provide speech therapy, will the Medicare